Tying the knot : a world history of marriage

Book 2017

For thousands of years, marriage was a business transaction between two families. Over the centuries, laws governing marriage have changed dramatically. Learn about the good and the bad, with people from around the world discussing the complexities of marriage.

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Marriage History Juvenile literature

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Weddings Juvenile literature

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ISBN:

9781467792424

Description:

104 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Target Audience Note:

12-19 Brodart

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

The fairy tale
Reasons to wed
Forms of marriage
Forbidden unions
Will you marry me?
Tying the knot
Cutting ties
Happily ever after

LCCN:

2016019334

Control Number:

2868493

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